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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.44, 6.69 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.44, 6.69 and 3.74 is: 5.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.44 : 6.69 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.44/6.69 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.44x = 6.69 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.44x = 25.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.03/4.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.64

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