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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.32, 8.02 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.32, 8.02 and 4.44 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.32 : 8.02 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.32/8.02 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.32x = 8.02 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.32x = 35.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.61/5.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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