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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.79, 10.16 and 4.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.79, 10.16 and 4.38 is: 6.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.79 : 10.16 = 4.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.79/10.16 = 4.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.79x = 10.16 × 4.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.79x = 44.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.50/6.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.55

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