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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.50, 8.29 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.50, 8.29 and 4.67 is: 7.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.50 : 8.29 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.50/8.29 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.50x = 8.29 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.50x = 38.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.69/5.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.04

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