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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.71, 5.55 and 3.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.71, 5.55 and 3.23 is: 4.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.71 : 5.55 = 3.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.71/5.55 = 3.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.71x = 5.55 × 3.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.71x = 17.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.93/3.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.83

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