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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.84, 5.72 and 3.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.84, 5.72 and 3.80 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.84 : 5.72 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.84/5.72 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.84x = 5.72 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.84x = 21.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.69/3.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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