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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.53, 9.02 and 4.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.53, 9.02 and 4.38 is: 6.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.53 : 9.02 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.53/9.02 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.53x = 9.02 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.53x = 39.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.51/6.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.05

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