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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.56, 8.34 and 3.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.56, 8.34 and 3.18 is: 4.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.56 : 8.34 = 3.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.56/8.34 = 3.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.56x = 8.34 × 3.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.56x = 26.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.52/5.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.77

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