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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.35, 8.01 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.35, 8.01 and 4.67 is: 6.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.35 : 8.01 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.35/8.01 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.35x = 8.01 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.35x = 37.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.41/5.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.99

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