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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 9.41 and 2.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 9.41 and 2.89 is: 4.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 9.41 = 2.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/9.41 = 2.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 9.41 × 2.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 27.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.19/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.34

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