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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.44, 8.90 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.44, 8.90 and 6.42 is: 8.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.44 : 8.90 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.44/8.90 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.44x = 8.90 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.44x = 57.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.14/6.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.87

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