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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 9.41 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 9.41 and 1.77 is: 2.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 9.41 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/9.41 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 9.41 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 16.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.63/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.65

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