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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.63, 4.97 and 3.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.63, 4.97 and 3.62 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.63 : 4.97 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.63/4.97 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.63x = 4.97 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.63x = 17.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.99/3.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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