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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 9.82 and 3.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 9.82 and 3.88 is: 5.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 9.82 = 3.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/9.82 = 3.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 9.82 × 3.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 38.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.05/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.81

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