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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.36, 5.03 and 1.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.36, 5.03 and 1.35 is: 2.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.36 : 5.03 = 1.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.36/5.03 = 1.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.36x = 5.03 × 1.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.36x = 6.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.81/3.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.03

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