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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.55, 14.34 and 5.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.55, 14.34 and 5.55 is: 8.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.55 : 14.34 = 5.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.55/14.34 = 5.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.55x = 14.34 × 5.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.55x = 79.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.59/9.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.33

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