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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 8.38 and 3.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 8.38 and 3.65 is: 5.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 8.38 = 3.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/8.38 = 3.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 8.38 × 3.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 30.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.59/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.04

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