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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.40, 6.07 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.40, 6.07 and 4.07 is: 5.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.40 : 6.07 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.40/6.07 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.40x = 6.07 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.40x = 24.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.70/4.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.61

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