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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 13.54 and 3.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 13.54 and 3.68 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 13.54 = 3.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/13.54 = 3.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 13.54 × 3.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 49.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.83/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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