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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.40, 8.84 and 5.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.40, 8.84 and 5.04 is: 6.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.40 : 8.84 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.40/8.84 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.40x = 8.84 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.40x = 44.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.55/6.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.96

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