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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.57, 5.32 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.57, 5.32 and 3.47 is: 5.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.57 : 5.32 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.57/5.32 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.57x = 5.32 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.57x = 18.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.46/3.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.17

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