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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 9.75 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.49, 9.75 and 6.32 is: 9.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.49 : 9.75 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.49/9.75 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.49x = 9.75 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.49x = 61.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.66/6.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.50

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