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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 5.50 and 0.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 5.50 and 0.99 is: 1.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 5.50 = 0.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/5.50 = 0.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 5.50 × 0.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 5.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.46/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.49

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