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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.97, 5.93 and 3.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.97, 5.93 and 3.65 is: 5.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.97 : 5.93 = 3.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.97/5.93 = 3.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.97x = 5.93 × 3.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.97x = 21.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.66/3.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.45

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