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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.96, 8.94 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.96, 8.94 and 4.46 is: 6.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.96 : 8.94 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.96/8.94 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.96x = 8.94 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.96x = 39.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.87/5.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.70

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