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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.39, 9.63 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.39, 9.63 and 5.28 is: 7.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.39 : 9.63 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.39/9.63 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.39x = 9.63 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.39x = 50.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.80/6.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.95

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