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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 9.85 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 9.85 and 4.02 is: 6.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 9.85 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/9.85 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 9.85 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 39.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.60/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.05

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