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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.56, 3.50 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.56, 3.50 and 2.35 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.56 : 3.50 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.56/3.50 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.56x = 3.50 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.56x = 8.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.23/2.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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