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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.39, 9.52 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.39, 9.52 and 6.32 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.39 : 9.52 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.39/9.52 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.39x = 9.52 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.39x = 60.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.10/6.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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