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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.52, 6.80 and 3.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.52, 6.80 and 3.19 is: 4.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.52 : 6.80 = 3.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.52/6.80 = 3.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.52x = 6.80 × 3.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.52x = 21.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.67/4.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.80

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