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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.44, 6.66 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.44, 6.66 and 3.70 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.44 : 6.66 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.44/6.66 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.44x = 6.66 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.44x = 24.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.66/4.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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