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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 13.55 and 5.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 13.55 and 5.65 is: 8.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 13.55 = 5.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/13.55 = 5.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 13.55 × 5.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 76.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.50/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.45

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