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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.55, 14.32 and 5.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.55, 14.32 and 5.04 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.55 : 14.32 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.55/14.32 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.55x = 14.32 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.55x = 72.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.08/9.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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