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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.46, 8.90 and 5.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.46, 8.90 and 5.24 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.46 : 8.90 = 5.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.46/8.90 = 5.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.46x = 8.90 × 5.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.46x = 46.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.64/6.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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