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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.18, 7.76 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.18, 7.76 and 3.67 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.18 : 7.76 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.18/7.76 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.18x = 7.76 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.18x = 28.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.47/5.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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