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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.40, 6.60 and 1.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.40, 6.60 and 1.73 is: 2.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.40 : 6.60 = 1.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.40/6.60 = 1.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.40x = 6.60 × 1.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.40x = 11.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.38/4.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.59

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