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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.98, 8.96 and 4.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.98, 8.96 and 4.48 is: 6.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.98 : 8.96 = 4.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.98/8.96 = 4.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.98x = 8.96 × 4.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.98x = 40.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.10/5.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.71

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