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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.44, 11.66 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.44, 11.66 and 6.30 is: 8.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.44 : 11.66 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.44/11.66 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.44x = 11.66 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.44x = 73.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.46/8.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.70

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