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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.21, 7.82 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.21, 7.82 and 3.70 is: 5.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.21 : 7.82 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.21/7.82 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.21x = 7.82 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.21x = 28.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.93/5.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.55

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