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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.32, 7.34 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.32, 7.34 and 3.70 is: 5.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.32 : 7.34 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.32/7.34 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.32x = 7.34 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.32x = 27.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.16/5.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.10

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