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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.50, 5.27 and 3.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.50, 5.27 and 3.50 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.50 : 5.27 = 3.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.50/5.27 = 3.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.50x = 5.27 × 3.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.50x = 18.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.45/3.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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