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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.66, 6.40 and 4.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.66, 6.40 and 4.40 is: 6.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.66 : 6.40 = 4.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.66/6.40 = 4.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.66x = 6.40 × 4.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.66x = 28.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.16/4.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.04

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