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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.46, 6.16 and 3.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.46, 6.16 and 3.10 is: 4.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.46 : 6.16 = 3.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.46/6.16 = 3.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.46x = 6.16 × 3.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.46x = 19.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.10/4.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.28

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