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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 7.34 and 3.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 7.34 and 3.40 is: 5.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 7.34 = 3.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/7.34 = 3.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 7.34 × 3.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 24.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.92/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.08

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