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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.35, 8.01 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.35, 8.01 and 3.57 is: 5.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.35 : 8.01 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.35/8.01 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.35x = 8.01 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.35x = 28.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.60/5.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.34

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