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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 7.57 and 3.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 7.57 and 3.72 is: 5.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 7.57 = 3.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/7.57 = 3.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 7.57 × 3.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 28.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.16/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.55

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