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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 8.40 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 8.40 and 4.46 is: 6.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 8.40 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/8.40 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 8.40 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 37.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.44/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.16

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