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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.25, 8.63 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.25, 8.63 and 3.38 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.25 : 8.63 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.25/8.63 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.25x = 8.63 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.25x = 29.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.11/6.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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