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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.63, 5.01 and 2.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.63, 5.01 and 2.55 is: 3.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.63 : 5.01 = 2.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.63/5.01 = 2.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.63x = 5.01 × 2.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.63x = 12.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.76/3.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.52

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