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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.37, 6.55 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.37, 6.55 and 3.90 is: 5.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.37 : 6.55 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.37/6.55 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.37x = 6.55 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.37x = 25.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.52/4.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.84

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