Finding the Third Proportional to 3.53 and 4
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Solution
The third proportional to 3.53 and 4 is: 4.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.53 : 4 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.53/4 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.53x = 4 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.53x = 16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16/3.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4.53
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