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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.49, 6.23 and 4.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.49, 6.23 and 4.42 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.49 : 6.23 = 4.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.49/6.23 = 4.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.49x = 6.23 × 4.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.49x = 27.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.54/4.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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