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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.37, 8.04 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.37, 8.04 and 3.67 is: 5.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.37 : 8.04 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.37/8.04 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.37x = 8.04 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.37x = 29.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.51/5.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.49

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