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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 7.01 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 7.01 and 3.47 is: 4.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 7.01 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/7.01 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 7.01 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 24.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.27/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.78

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