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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 18.15 and 6.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 18.15 and 6.10 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 18.15 = 6.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/18.15 = 6.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 18.15 × 6.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.72/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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