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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 5.73 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.41, 5.73 and 4.41 is: 5.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.41 : 5.73 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.41/5.73 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.41x = 5.73 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.41x = 25.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.27/4.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.73

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