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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.30, 9.45 and 3.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.30, 9.45 and 3.62 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.30 : 9.45 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.30/9.45 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.30x = 9.45 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.30x = 34.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.21/6.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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