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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.51, 7.60 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.51, 7.60 and 3.46 is: 4.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.51 : 7.60 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.51/7.60 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.51x = 7.60 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.51x = 26.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.26/5.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.77

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