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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 9.30 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 9.30 and 5.95 is: 8.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 9.30 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/9.30 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 9.30 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 55.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.30/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.86

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