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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.90, 8.14 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.90, 8.14 and 3.47 is: 4.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.90 : 8.14 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.90/8.14 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.90x = 8.14 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.90x = 28.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.22/5.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.79

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