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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.36, 8.04 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.36, 8.04 and 4.46 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.36 : 8.04 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.36/8.04 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.36x = 8.04 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.36x = 35.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.86/5.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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