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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.12, 7.07 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.12, 7.07 and 4.44 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.12 : 7.07 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.12/7.07 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.12x = 7.07 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.12x = 31.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.37/5.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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