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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.64, 6.95 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.64, 6.95 and 3.31 is: 4.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.64 : 6.95 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.64/6.95 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.64x = 6.95 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.64x = 22.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.95/4.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.95

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