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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.77 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.77 and 3.66 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.77 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.77 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.77 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 24.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.74/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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