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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.77, 5.21 and 3.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.77, 5.21 and 3.37 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.77 : 5.21 = 3.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.77/5.21 = 3.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.77x = 5.21 × 3.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.77x = 17.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.56/3.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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