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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.72, 5.15 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.72, 5.15 and 3.64 is: 5.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.72 : 5.15 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.72/5.15 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.72x = 5.15 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.72x = 18.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.76/3.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.04

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