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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 8.84 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 8.84 and 5.20 is: 7.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 8.84 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/8.84 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 8.84 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 45.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.96/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.17

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