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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.07, 9.08 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.07, 9.08 and 3.53 is: 5.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.07 : 9.08 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.07/9.08 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.07x = 9.08 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.07x = 32.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.05/6.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.28

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