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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.50 and 3.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.50 and 3.62 is: 5.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.01 : 10.50 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.01/10.50 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.01x = 10.50 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.01x = 37.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.96/7.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.42

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