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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.55, 8.33 and 1.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.55, 8.33 and 1.55 is: 2.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.55 : 8.33 = 1.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.55/8.33 = 1.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.55x = 8.33 × 1.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.55x = 12.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.89/5.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.32

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