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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.40, 3.58 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.40, 3.58 and 2.35 is: 3.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.40 : 3.58 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.40/3.58 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.40x = 3.58 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.40x = 8.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.41/2.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.51

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