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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 6.57 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.41, 6.57 and 4.35 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.41 : 6.57 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.41/6.57 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.41x = 6.57 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.41x = 28.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.55/4.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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