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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.38, 9.57 and 3.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.38, 9.57 and 3.37 is: 5.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.38 : 9.57 = 3.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.38/9.57 = 3.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.38x = 9.57 × 3.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.38x = 32.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.25/6.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.06

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