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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.25, 9.38 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.25, 9.38 and 2.69 is: 4.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.25 : 9.38 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.25/9.38 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.25x = 9.38 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.25x = 25.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.23/6.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.04

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