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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.07, 6.08 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.07, 6.08 and 3.35 is: 5.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.07 : 6.08 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.07/6.08 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.07x = 6.08 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.07x = 20.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.37/4.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.01

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