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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.61, 6.35 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.61, 6.35 and 3.31 is: 4.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.61 : 6.35 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.61/6.35 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.61x = 6.35 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.61x = 21.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.02/4.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.56

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