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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.91, 5.37 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.91, 5.37 and 3.90 is: 5.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.91 : 5.37 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.91/5.37 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.91x = 5.37 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.91x = 20.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.94/3.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.36

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