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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 8.69 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 8.69 and 6.25 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 8.69 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/8.69 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 8.69 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 54.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.31/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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