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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 5.45 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 5.45 and 3.53 is: 5.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 5.45 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/5.45 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 5.45 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 19.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.23/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.24

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