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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 9.38 and 4.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 9.38 and 4.76 is: 7.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 9.38 = 4.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/9.38 = 4.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 9.38 × 4.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 44.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.58/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.11

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