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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.41, 6 and 4.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.41, 6 and 4.40 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.41 : 6 = 4.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.41/6 = 4.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.41x = 6 × 4.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.41x = 26.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.40/4.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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