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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.96 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.96 and 4.07 is: 5.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 8.96 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/8.96 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 8.96 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 36.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.47/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.62

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