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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.50, 5.28 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.50, 5.28 and 3.25 is: 4.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.50 : 5.28 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.50/5.28 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.50x = 5.28 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.50x = 17.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.15/3.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.90

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