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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.64, 6.41 and 3.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.64, 6.41 and 3.44 is: 4.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.64 : 6.41 = 3.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.64/6.41 = 3.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.64x = 6.41 × 3.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.64x = 22.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.00/4.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.75

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