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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.39, 8.86 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.39, 8.86 and 6.24 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.39 : 8.86 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.39/8.86 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.39x = 8.86 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.39x = 55.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.29/6.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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