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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.59, 5.39 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.59, 5.39 and 3.51 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.59 : 5.39 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.59/5.39 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.59x = 5.39 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.59x = 18.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.92/3.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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