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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.32, 10.13 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.32, 10.13 and 5.50 is: 7.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.32 : 10.13 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.32/10.13 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.32x = 10.13 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.32x = 55.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.70/7.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.61

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