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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 8.67 and 3.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 8.67 and 3.55 is: 4.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 8.67 = 3.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/8.67 = 3.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 8.67 × 3.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 30.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.78/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.90

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