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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.65, 9.16 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.65, 9.16 and 5.50 is: 7.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.65 : 9.16 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.65/9.16 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.65x = 9.16 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.65x = 50.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.31/6.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.56

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