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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 12.32 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 12.32 and 6.32 is: 9.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 12.32 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/12.32 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 12.32 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 77.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.91/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.46

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