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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.78, 7.97 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.78, 7.97 and 3.35 is: 4.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.78 : 7.97 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.78/7.97 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.78x = 7.97 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.78x = 26.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.67/5.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.62

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