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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.57, 4.74 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.57, 4.74 and 3.57 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.57 : 4.74 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.57/4.74 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.57x = 4.74 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.57x = 16.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.92/3.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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