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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.06, 5.55 and 3.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.06, 5.55 and 3.97 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.06 : 5.55 = 3.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.06/5.55 = 3.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.06x = 5.55 × 3.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.06x = 22.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.03/4.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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