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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.55, 7.65 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.55, 7.65 and 5.48 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.55 : 7.65 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.55/7.65 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.55x = 7.65 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.55x = 41.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.92/5.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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