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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.35, 9.50 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.35, 9.50 and 4.44 is: 6.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.35 : 9.50 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.35/9.50 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.35x = 9.50 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.35x = 42.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.16/6.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.64

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