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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.57, 7.65 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.57, 7.65 and 4.85 is: 6.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.57 : 7.65 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.57/7.65 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.57x = 7.65 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.57x = 37.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.08/5.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.66

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