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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 4.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 4.90 is: 7.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.40 : 9.58 = 4.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.40/9.58 = 4.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.40x = 9.58 × 4.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.40x = 46.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.94/6.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.33

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