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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 6.50 and 3.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.36, 6.50 and 3.85 is: 5.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.36 : 6.50 = 3.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.36/6.50 = 3.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.36x = 6.50 × 3.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.36x = 25.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.03/4.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.74

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