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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.32, 9.50 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.32, 9.50 and 3.67 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.32 : 9.50 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.32/9.50 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.32x = 9.50 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.32x = 34.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.82/6.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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