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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.04 and 5.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.04 and 5.55 is: 7.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.04 = 5.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.04 = 5.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.04 × 5.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 44.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.62/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.67

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