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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.42, 6.09 and 2.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.42, 6.09 and 2.86 is: 3.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.42 : 6.09 = 2.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.42/6.09 = 2.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.42x = 6.09 × 2.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.42x = 17.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.44/4.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.95

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