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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 9.47 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 9.47 and 6.23 is: 9.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 9.47 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/9.47 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 9.47 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 58.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.97/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.40

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