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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 9.45 and 5.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 9.45 and 5.12 is: 7.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 9.45 = 5.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/9.45 = 5.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 9.45 × 5.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 48.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.38/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.63

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