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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.20, 9.36 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.20, 9.36 and 6.20 is: 9.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.20 : 9.36 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.20/9.36 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.20x = 9.36 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.20x = 58.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.03/6.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.36

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