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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.75, 6.55 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.75, 6.55 and 3.38 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.75 : 6.55 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.75/6.55 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.75x = 6.55 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.75x = 22.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.12/4.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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