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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.68, 5.51 and 3.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.68, 5.51 and 3.39 is: 5.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.68 : 5.51 = 3.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.68/5.51 = 3.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.68x = 5.51 × 3.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.68x = 18.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.66/3.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.07

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