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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.46, 6.64 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.46, 6.64 and 4.44 is: 6.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.46 : 6.64 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.46/6.64 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.46x = 6.64 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.46x = 29.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.48/4.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.61

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