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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.34, 7.36 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.34, 7.36 and 3.51 is: 4.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.34 : 7.36 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.34/7.36 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.34x = 7.36 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.34x = 25.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.87/5.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.85

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