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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.56, 9.05 and 3.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.56, 9.05 and 3.83 is: 5.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.56 : 9.05 = 3.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.56/9.05 = 3.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.56x = 9.05 × 3.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.56x = 34.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.69/6.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.29

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