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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.19, 9.30 and 3.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.19, 9.30 and 3.94 is: 5.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.19 : 9.30 = 3.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.19/9.30 = 3.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.19x = 9.30 × 3.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.19x = 36.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.64/6.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.92

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