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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.32, 9.45 and 5.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.32, 9.45 and 5.04 is: 7.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.32 : 9.45 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.32/9.45 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.32x = 9.45 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.32x = 47.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.58/6.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.53

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