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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.63, 8.44 and 2.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.63, 8.44 and 2.96 is: 4.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.63 : 8.44 = 2.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.63/8.44 = 2.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.63x = 8.44 × 2.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.63x = 24.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.96/5.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.44

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