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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.23, 9.35 and 4.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.23, 9.35 and 4.72 is: 7.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.23 : 9.35 = 4.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.23/9.35 = 4.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.23x = 9.35 × 4.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.23x = 44.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.13/6.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.08

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