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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.65, 4.98 and 3.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.65, 4.98 and 3.54 is: 4.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.65 : 4.98 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.65/4.98 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.65x = 4.98 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.65x = 17.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.66/3.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.85

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