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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 9.42 and 5.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 9.42 and 5.35 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 9.42 = 5.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/9.42 = 5.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 9.42 × 5.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 50.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.40/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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