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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.52, 14.25 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.52, 14.25 and 5.50 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.52 : 14.25 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.52/14.25 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.52x = 14.25 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.52x = 78.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.38/9.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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