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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.57, 7.63 and 5.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.57, 7.63 and 5.55 is: 7.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.57 : 7.63 = 5.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.57/7.63 = 5.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.57x = 7.63 × 5.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.57x = 42.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.35/5.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.60

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