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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.34, 9.56 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.34, 9.56 and 6.07 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.34 : 9.56 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.34/9.56 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.34x = 9.56 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.34x = 58.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.03/6.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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