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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.55, 7.61 and 5.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.55, 7.61 and 5.30 is: 7.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.55 : 7.61 = 5.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.55/7.61 = 5.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.55x = 7.61 × 5.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.55x = 40.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.29/5.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.26

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