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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 8.91 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.50, 8.91 and 6.44 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.50 : 8.91 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.50/8.91 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.50x = 8.91 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.50x = 57.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.38/6.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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