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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.42, 6.63 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.42, 6.63 and 2.16 is: 3.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.42 : 6.63 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.42/6.63 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.42x = 6.63 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.42x = 14.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.34/4.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.25

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