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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6.52 and 3.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6.52 and 3.36 is: 5.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.34 : 6.52 = 3.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.34/6.52 = 3.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.34x = 6.52 × 3.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.34x = 21.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.91/4.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.05

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