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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.75, 5.14 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.75, 5.14 and 3.61 is: 4.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.75 : 5.14 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.75/5.14 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.75x = 5.14 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.75x = 18.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.56/3.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.95

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