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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.83, 5.25 and 3.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.83, 5.25 and 3.80 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.83 : 5.25 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.83/5.25 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.83x = 5.25 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.83x = 19.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.92/3.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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