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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.35, 8.02 and 3.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.35, 8.02 and 3.03 is: 4.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.35 : 8.02 = 3.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.35/8.02 = 3.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.35x = 8.02 × 3.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.35x = 24.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.30/5.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.54

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