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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.42, 9.61 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.42, 9.61 and 6.27 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.42 : 9.61 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.42/9.61 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.42x = 9.61 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.42x = 60.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.25/6.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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