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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.38, 9.52 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.38, 9.52 and 5.95 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.38 : 9.52 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.38/9.52 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.38x = 9.52 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.38x = 56.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.64/6.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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