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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 9.47 and 4.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 9.47 and 4.03 is: 6.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 9.47 = 4.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/9.47 = 4.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 9.47 × 4.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 38.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.16/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.05

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