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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.05, 6.96 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.05, 6.96 and 3.83 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.05 : 6.96 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.05/6.96 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.05x = 6.96 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.05x = 26.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.68/5.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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