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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.66, 7 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.66, 7 and 3.38 is: 5.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.66 : 7 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.66/7 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.66x = 7 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.66x = 23.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.66/4.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.08

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