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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 4.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 4.42 is: 6.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.93 : 13.40 = 4.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.93/13.40 = 4.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.93x = 13.40 × 4.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.93x = 59.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.23/8.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.63

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