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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.48, 8.94 and 4.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.48, 8.94 and 4.44 is: 6.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.48 : 8.94 = 4.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.48/8.94 = 4.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.48x = 8.94 × 4.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.48x = 39.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.69/6.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.13

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