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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.01, 5.50 and 3.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.01, 5.50 and 3.54 is: 4.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.01 : 5.50 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.01/5.50 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.01x = 5.50 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.01x = 19.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.46/4.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.86

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