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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.51, 8.23 and 4.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.51, 8.23 and 4.66 is: 6.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.51 : 8.23 = 4.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.51/8.23 = 4.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.51x = 8.23 × 4.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.51x = 38.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.37/5.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.96

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