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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def _proportions(self):
 """ndarray representing slice proportions along correct axis."""

        return self._slice.proportions(
            axis=self._axis, include_mr_cat=self._include_mr_cat
        )