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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.52, 5.30 and 2.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.52, 5.30 and 2.52 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.52 : 5.30 = 2.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.52/5.30 = 2.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.52x = 5.30 × 2.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.52x = 13.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.36/3.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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