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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 8.80 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 8.80 and 6.31 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 8.80 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/8.80 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 8.80 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 55.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.53/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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