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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.23, 12.32 and 5.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.23, 12.32 and 5.55 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.23 : 12.32 = 5.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.23/12.32 = 5.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.23x = 12.32 × 5.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.23x = 68.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.38/8.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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