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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.79, 5.64 and 3.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.79, 5.64 and 3.75 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.79 : 5.64 = 3.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.79/5.64 = 3.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.79x = 5.64 × 3.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.79x = 21.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.14/3.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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