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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 9.37 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 9.37 and 3.71 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 9.37 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/9.37 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 9.37 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 34.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.71/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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