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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.93 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.93 and 6.38 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 8.93 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/8.93 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 8.93 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 56.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.94/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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