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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.13, 7.08 and 3.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.13, 7.08 and 3.69 is: 5.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.13 : 7.08 = 3.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.13/7.08 = 3.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.13x = 7.08 × 3.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.13x = 26.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.13/5.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.09

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