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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 9.70 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.47, 9.70 and 3.47 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.47 : 9.70 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.47/9.70 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.47x = 9.70 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.47x = 33.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.60/6.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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