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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.73 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.73 and 4.53 is: 6.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.73 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.73 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.73 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 35.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.02/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.26

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