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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.55, 14.29 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.55, 14.29 and 5.53 is: 8.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.55 : 14.29 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.55/14.29 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.55x = 14.29 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.55x = 78.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.94/9.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.27

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