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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 13.55 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 13.55 and 3.70 is: 5.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 13.55 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/13.55 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 13.55 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 50.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.05/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.54

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