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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 5.06 and 2.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 5.06 and 2.52 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 5.06 = 2.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/5.06 = 2.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 5.06 × 2.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 12.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.71/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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