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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.56, 8.32 and 4.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.56, 8.32 and 4.71 is: 7.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.56 : 8.32 = 4.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.56/8.32 = 4.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.56x = 8.32 × 4.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.56x = 39.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.19/5.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.05

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