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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.59, 7.72 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.59, 7.72 and 3.44 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.59 : 7.72 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.59/7.72 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.59x = 7.72 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.59x = 26.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.54/5.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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