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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 4.97 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 4.97 and 3.67 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 4.97 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/4.97 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 4.97 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 18.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.24/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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