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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.66, 5.50 and 3.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.66, 5.50 and 3.10 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 5.50 = 3.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/5.50 = 3.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 5.50 × 3.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 17.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.05/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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