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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 8.96 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.50, 8.96 and 4.88 is: 6.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.50 : 8.96 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.50/8.96 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.50x = 8.96 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.50x = 43.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.72/6.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.73

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