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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 9.42 and 1.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 9.42 and 1.53 is: 2.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 9.42 = 1.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/9.42 = 1.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 9.42 × 1.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 14.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.43/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.30

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