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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 6.56 and 3.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 6.56 and 3.40 is: 4.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 6.56 = 3.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/6.56 = 3.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 6.56 × 3.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 22.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.27/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.68

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