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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.46, 9.64 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.46, 9.64 and 6.30 is: 9.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.46 : 9.64 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.46/9.64 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.46x = 9.64 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.46x = 60.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.73/6.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.40

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