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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.07, 5.62 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.07, 5.62 and 3.53 is: 4.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.07 : 5.62 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.07/5.62 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.07x = 5.62 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.07x = 19.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.84/4.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.87

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