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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.53, 5.27 and 3.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.53, 5.27 and 3.27 is: 4.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.53 : 5.27 = 3.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.53/5.27 = 3.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.53x = 5.27 × 3.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.53x = 17.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.23/3.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.88

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