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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.08, 10.62 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.08, 10.62 and 3.47 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.08 : 10.62 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.08/10.62 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.08x = 10.62 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.08x = 36.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.85/7.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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