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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.47, 5.22 and 2.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.47, 5.22 and 2.97 is: 4.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.47 : 5.22 = 2.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.47/5.22 = 2.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.47x = 5.22 × 2.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.47x = 15.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.50/3.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.47

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