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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.71, 5.54 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.71, 5.54 and 3.46 is: 5.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.71 : 5.54 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.71/5.54 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.71x = 5.54 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.71x = 19.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.15/3.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.16

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