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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.81 and 3.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.81 and 3.42 is: 5.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.81 = 3.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.81 = 3.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.81 × 3.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 23.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.27/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.12

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