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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.44, 8.86 and 4.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.44, 8.86 and 4.90 is: 6.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.44 : 8.86 = 4.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.44/8.86 = 4.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.44x = 8.86 × 4.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.44x = 43.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.37/6.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.74

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