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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 7.57 and 3.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 7.57 and 3.76 is: 5.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 7.57 = 3.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/7.57 = 3.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 7.57 × 3.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 28.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.46/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.18

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