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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.88, 5.80 and 3.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.88, 5.80 and 3.79 is: 5.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.88 : 5.80 = 3.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.88/5.80 = 3.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.88x = 5.80 × 3.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.88x = 21.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.98/3.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.67

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