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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.26, 9.39 and 2.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.26, 9.39 and 2.25 is: 3.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.26 : 9.39 = 2.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.26/9.39 = 2.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.26x = 9.39 × 2.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.26x = 21.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.12/6.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.37

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