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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.69, 10.04 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.69, 10.04 and 5.50 is: 8.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.69 : 10.04 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.69/10.04 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.69x = 10.04 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.69x = 55.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.22/6.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.25

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