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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.35, 10.10 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.35, 10.10 and 6.44 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.35 : 10.10 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.35/10.10 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.35x = 10.10 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.35x = 65.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.04/7.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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