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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.97, 5.48 and 2.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.97, 5.48 and 2.75 is: 3.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.97 : 5.48 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.97/5.48 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.97x = 5.48 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.97x = 15.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.07/3.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.80

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