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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 8.92 and 4.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.47, 8.92 and 4.04 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.47 : 8.92 = 4.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.47/8.92 = 4.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.47x = 8.92 × 4.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.47x = 35.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.97/6.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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