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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.51, 5.20 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.51, 5.20 and 3.44 is: 5.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.51 : 5.20 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.51/5.20 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.51x = 5.20 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.51x = 17.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.87/3.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.10

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