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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.32, 6.49 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.32, 6.49 and 3.67 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.32 : 6.49 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.32/6.49 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.32x = 6.49 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.32x = 23.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.81/4.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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