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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.50, 8.27 and 4.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.50, 8.27 and 4.51 is: 6.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.50 : 8.27 = 4.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.50/8.27 = 4.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.50x = 8.27 × 4.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.50x = 37.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.30/5.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.78

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