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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.66, 5.05 and 2.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.66, 5.05 and 2.75 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 5.05 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/5.05 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 5.05 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 13.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.87/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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