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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.54, 7.63 and 4.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.54, 7.63 and 4.00 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.54 : 7.63 = 4.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.54/7.63 = 4.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.54x = 7.63 × 4.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.54x = 30.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.50/5.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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