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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.98, 6.84 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.98, 6.84 and 4.44 is: 6.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.98 : 6.84 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.98/6.84 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.98x = 6.84 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.98x = 30.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.37/4.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.10

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