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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.55, 15.82 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.55, 15.82 and 4.46 is: 6.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.55 : 15.82 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.55/15.82 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.55x = 15.82 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.55x = 70.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.48/10.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.68

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