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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.55, 7.66 and 3.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.55, 7.66 and 3.13 is: 4.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.55 : 7.66 = 3.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.55/7.66 = 3.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.55x = 7.66 × 3.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.55x = 23.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.97/5.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.32

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