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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.30, 9.49 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.30, 9.49 and 5.67 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.30 : 9.49 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.30/9.49 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.30x = 9.49 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.30x = 53.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.81/6.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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