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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.83 and 1.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.83 and 1.55 is: 2.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.83 = 1.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.83 = 1.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.83 × 1.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 10.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.54/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.32

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