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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.39, 9.58 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.39, 9.58 and 4.10 is: 6.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.39 : 9.58 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.39/9.58 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.39x = 9.58 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.39x = 39.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.28/6.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.15

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