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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.25, 7.25 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.25, 7.25 and 3.63 is: 5.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.25 : 7.25 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.25/7.25 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.25x = 7.25 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.25x = 26.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.30/5.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.01

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