Problem

Prove algebraically that $\quad 3.4 \dot{7}=\frac{313}{90}$

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So, $3.4\dot{7} = \boxed{\frac{31}{9}}$

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Step 1 :Let's represent the repeating decimal $3.4\dot{7}$ as a variable, say $x$. So, $x = 3.4\dot{7}$

Step 2 :To get rid of the repeating decimal, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 10: $10x = 34.\dot{7}$

Step 3 :Now, subtract the original equation from the new equation: $10x - x = 34.\dot{7} - 3.4\dot{7}$

Step 4 :This simplifies to: $9x = 31$

Step 5 :Now, divide both sides by 9 to solve for $x$: $x = \frac{31}{9}$

Step 6 :However, we need to express the result as a mixed number: $x = 3 + \frac{4}{9}$

Step 7 :Now, we can convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: $x = \frac{3 \cdot 9 + 4}{9} = \frac{27 + 4}{9}$

Step 8 :Simplify the fraction: $x = \frac{31}{9}$

Step 9 :So, $3.4\dot{7} = \boxed{\frac{31}{9}}$

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