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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.03, 7.55 and 4.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.03, 7.55 and 4.47 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.03 : 7.55 = 4.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.03/7.55 = 4.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.03x = 7.55 × 4.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.03x = 33.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.75/5.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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