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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.72 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.72 and 3.77 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.72 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.72 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.72 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 29.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.12/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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