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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.37, 9.49 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.37, 9.49 and 6.19 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.37 : 9.49 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.37/9.49 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.37x = 9.49 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.37x = 58.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.74/6.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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