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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 12.66 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 12.66 and 5.54 is: 7.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 12.66 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/12.66 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 12.66 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 70.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.17/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.65

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