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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.47, 5.23 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.47, 5.23 and 3.35 is: 5.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.47 : 5.23 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.47/5.23 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.47x = 5.23 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.47x = 17.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.49/3.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.05

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