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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.04, 5.57 and 3.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.04, 5.57 and 3.50 is: 4.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.04 : 5.57 = 3.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.04/5.57 = 3.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.04x = 5.57 × 3.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.04x = 19.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.50/4.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.83

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