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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 9.27 and 3.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 9.27 and 3.17 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 9.27 = 3.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/9.27 = 3.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 9.27 × 3.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 29.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.39/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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