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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.36, 8.77 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.36, 8.77 and 4.41 is: 6.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.36 : 8.77 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.36/8.77 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.36x = 8.77 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.36x = 38.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.71/6.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.09

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