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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 9.41 and 2.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 9.41 and 2.27 is: 3.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 9.41 = 2.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/9.41 = 2.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 9.41 × 2.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 21.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.31/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.40

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