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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.62, 5.39 and 3.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.62, 5.39 and 3.32 is: 4.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.62 : 5.39 = 3.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.62/5.39 = 3.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.62x = 5.39 × 3.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.62x = 17.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.89/3.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.94

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