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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.77, 6.55 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.77, 6.55 and 4.08 is: 5.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.77 : 6.55 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.77/6.55 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.77x = 6.55 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.77x = 26.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.73/4.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.61

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