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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.52, 8.30 and 3.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.52, 8.30 and 3.52 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.52 : 8.30 = 3.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.52/8.30 = 3.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.52x = 8.30 × 3.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.52x = 29.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.22/5.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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