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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.73, 5.62 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.73, 5.62 and 3.61 is: 5.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.73 : 5.62 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.73/5.62 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.73x = 5.62 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.73x = 20.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.29/3.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.44

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