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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 9.62 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 9.62 and 5.08 is: 7.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 9.62 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/9.62 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 9.62 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 48.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.87/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.62

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