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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.69, 5.53 and 1.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.69, 5.53 and 1.15 is: 1.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.69 : 5.53 = 1.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.69/5.53 = 1.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.69x = 5.53 × 1.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.69x = 6.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.38/3.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.73

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