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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.99, 5.97 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.99, 5.97 and 3.66 is: 5.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.99 : 5.97 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.99/5.97 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.99x = 5.97 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.99x = 21.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.85/3.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.48

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