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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.47, 5.18 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.47, 5.18 and 3.46 is: 5.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.47 : 5.18 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.47/5.18 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.47x = 5.18 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.47x = 17.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.93/3.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.16

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