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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.68, 5.49 and 3

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.68, 5.49 and 3 is: 4.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.68 : 5.49 = 3 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.68/5.49 = 3/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.68x = 5.49 × 3
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.68x = 16.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.47/3.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.48

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