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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.55, 8.32 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.55, 8.32 and 1.99 is: 2.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.55 : 8.32 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.55/8.32 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.55x = 8.32 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.55x = 16.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.52/5.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.98

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