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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.51, 8.27 and 3.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.51, 8.27 and 3.68 is: 5.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.51 : 8.27 = 3.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.51/8.27 = 3.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.51x = 8.27 × 3.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.51x = 30.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.43/5.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.52

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