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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 7.62 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 7.62 and 3.90 is: 5.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 7.62 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/7.62 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 7.62 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 29.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.72/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.38

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