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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.55, 9.04 and 3.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.55, 9.04 and 3.82 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.55 : 9.04 = 3.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.55/9.04 = 3.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.55x = 9.04 × 3.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.55x = 34.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.53/6.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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