The proportional relationship 15.247 centimeters in 6 inches is represented by 6y = 15.24x. Determine the number of centimeters in 1 inch.

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To determine the number of centimeters in 1 inch, we need to find the value of x when y is equal to 1 and plug it into the equation.

Substituting y=1 into the equation, we have:
6(1) = 15.24x

6 = 15.24x

Dividing both sides of the equation by 15.24, we have:
x = 6/15.24

x ≈ 0.3937

Therefore, there are approximately 0.3937 centimeters in 1 inch.