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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.78, 7.17 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.78, 7.17 and 3.35 is: 5.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.78 : 7.17 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.78/7.17 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.78x = 7.17 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.78x = 24.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.02/4.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.03

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