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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.92, 13.39 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.92, 13.39 and 4.41 is: 6.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.92 : 13.39 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.92/13.39 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.92x = 13.39 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.92x = 59.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.04/8.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.62

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