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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.24, 4.85 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.24, 4.85 and 2.35 is: 3.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.24 : 4.85 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.24/4.85 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.24x = 4.85 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.24x = 11.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.40/3.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.52

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