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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.94, 8.89 and 4.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.94, 8.89 and 4.43 is: 6.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.94 : 8.89 = 4.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.94/8.89 = 4.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.94x = 8.89 × 4.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.94x = 39.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.39/5.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.63

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