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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 9.47 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 9.47 and 5.77 is: 8.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 9.47 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/9.47 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 9.47 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 54.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.64/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.62

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