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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.44, 8.88 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.44, 8.88 and 3.71 is: 5.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.44 : 8.88 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.44/8.88 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.44x = 8.88 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.44x = 32.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.91/6.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.11

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