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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.55, 5.32 and 3.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.55, 5.32 and 3.25 is: 4.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.55 : 5.32 = 3.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.55/5.32 = 3.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.55x = 5.32 × 3.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.55x = 17.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.29/3.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.87

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