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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.71, 5.09 and 3.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.71, 5.09 and 3.54 is: 4.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.71 : 5.09 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.71/5.09 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.71x = 5.09 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.71x = 18.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.02/3.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.86

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