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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.26, 9.40 and 3.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.26, 9.40 and 3.60 is: 5.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.26 : 9.40 = 3.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.26/9.40 = 3.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.26x = 9.40 × 3.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.26x = 33.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.84/6.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.41

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