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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.35, 3.53 and 1.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.35, 3.53 and 1.85 is: 2.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.35 : 3.53 = 1.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.35/3.53 = 1.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.35x = 3.53 × 1.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.35x = 6.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.50/2.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.77

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