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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.68, 5.49 and 3.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.68, 5.49 and 3.49 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.68 : 5.49 = 3.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.68/5.49 = 3.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.68x = 5.49 × 3.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.68x = 19.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.16/3.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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