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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.53, 9.01 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.53, 9.01 and 3.66 is: 5.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.53 : 9.01 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.53/9.01 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.53x = 9.01 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.53x = 32.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.95/6.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.05

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