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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.35, 5.04 and 3.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.35, 5.04 and 3.33 is: 5.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.35 : 5.04 = 3.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.35/5.04 = 3.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.35x = 5.04 × 3.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.35x = 16.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.78/3.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.02

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