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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.37, 9.56 and 2.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.37, 9.56 and 2.36 is: 3.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.37 : 9.56 = 2.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.37/9.56 = 2.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.37x = 9.56 × 2.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.37x = 22.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.55/6.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.54

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