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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.64, 9.96 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.64, 9.96 and 5.50 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.64 : 9.96 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.64/9.96 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.64x = 9.96 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.64x = 54.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.85/6.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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