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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.77, 5.19 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.77, 5.19 and 3.61 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.77 : 5.19 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.77/5.19 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.77x = 5.19 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.77x = 18.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.74/3.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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