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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.30, 6.44 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.30, 6.44 and 2.95 is: 4.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.30 : 6.44 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.30/6.44 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.30x = 6.44 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.30x = 18.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.97/4.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.41

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