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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.61, 7.73 and 3.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.61, 7.73 and 3.99 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.61 : 7.73 = 3.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.61/7.73 = 3.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.61x = 7.73 × 3.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.61x = 30.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.84/5.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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