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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.44, 8.87 and 4.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.44, 8.87 and 4.61 is: 6.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.44 : 8.87 = 4.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.44/8.87 = 4.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.44x = 8.87 × 4.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.44x = 40.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.89/6.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.35

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