The integral \(\int\frac{dx}{x(x^{2}-1)^{3/2}}\) requires the use of trigonometric substitution to simplify the expression. The appropriate substitution is \(x = \sec\theta\), as this aligns with the structure of the integral where \(x\) is on the hypotenuse of a right triangle and 1 is on one leg. This substitution effectively transforms the integral into a more manageable form, allowing for further evaluation.
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