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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.17, 6.24 and 3.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.17, 6.24 and 3.50 is: 5.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.17 : 6.24 = 3.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.17/6.24 = 3.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.17x = 6.24 × 3.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.17x = 21.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.81/4.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.23

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