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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.55, 5.33 and 3.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.55, 5.33 and 3.00 is: 4.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.55 : 5.33 = 3.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.55/5.33 = 3.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.55x = 5.33 × 3.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.55x = 15.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.96/3.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.49

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