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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.23, 10.85 and 3.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.23, 10.85 and 3.23 is: 4.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.23 : 10.85 = 3.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.23/10.85 = 3.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.23x = 10.85 × 3.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.23x = 35.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.05/7.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.85

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