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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.57, 8.37 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.57, 8.37 and 3.67 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.57 : 8.37 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.57/8.37 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.57x = 8.37 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.57x = 30.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.71/5.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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