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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.80, 5.27 and 3.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.80, 5.27 and 3.55 is: 4.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.80 : 5.27 = 3.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.80/5.27 = 3.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.80x = 5.27 × 3.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.80x = 18.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.71/3.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.92

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