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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.25, 8.62 and 3.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.25, 8.62 and 3.82 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.25 : 8.62 = 3.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.25/8.62 = 3.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.25x = 8.62 × 3.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.25x = 32.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.91/6.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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