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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.40, 6.09 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.40, 6.09 and 3.51 is: 4.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.40 : 6.09 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.40/6.09 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.40x = 6.09 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.40x = 21.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.36/4.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.86

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