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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.53, 8.29 and 4.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.53, 8.29 and 4.26 is: 6.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.53 : 8.29 = 4.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.53/8.29 = 4.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.53x = 8.29 × 4.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.53x = 35.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.32/5.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.39

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