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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.35, 3.53 and 1.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.35, 3.53 and 1.02 is: 1.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.35 : 3.53 = 1.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.35/3.53 = 1.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.35x = 3.53 × 1.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.35x = 3.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.58/2.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.52

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