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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.51, 5.25 and 3.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.51, 5.25 and 3.40 is: 5.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.51 : 5.25 = 3.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.51/5.25 = 3.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.51x = 5.25 × 3.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.51x = 17.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.85/3.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.09

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