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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.44, 8.17 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.44, 8.17 and 3.66 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.44 : 8.17 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.44/8.17 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.44x = 8.17 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.44x = 29.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.90/5.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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