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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.57, 5.34 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.57, 5.34 and 3.53 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.57 : 5.34 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.57/5.34 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.57x = 5.34 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.57x = 18.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.88/3.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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