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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 9.37 and 2.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 9.37 and 2.24 is: 3.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 9.37 = 2.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/9.37 = 2.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 9.37 × 2.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 20.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.93/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.35

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