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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 9.56 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 9.56 and 6.19 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 9.56 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/9.56 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 9.56 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 59.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.10/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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