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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.35, 5.02 and 1.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.35, 5.02 and 1.57 is: 2.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.35 : 5.02 = 1.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.35/5.02 = 1.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.35x = 5.02 × 1.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.35x = 7.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.86/3.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.35

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