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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.81, 5.73 and 3.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.81, 5.73 and 3.49 is: 5.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.81 : 5.73 = 3.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.81/5.73 = 3.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.81x = 5.73 × 3.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.81x = 19.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.97/3.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.24

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