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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.69, 5.05 and 3.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.69, 5.05 and 3.68 is: 5.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.69 : 5.05 = 3.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.69/5.05 = 3.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.69x = 5.05 × 3.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.69x = 18.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.58/3.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.03

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