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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.80, 8.01 and 3.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.80, 8.01 and 3.65 is: 5.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.80 : 8.01 = 3.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.80/8.01 = 3.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.80x = 8.01 × 3.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.80x = 29.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.18/5.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.03

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