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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.12, 6.19 and 4.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.12, 6.19 and 4.09 is: 6.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.12 : 6.19 = 4.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.12/6.19 = 4.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.12x = 6.19 × 4.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.12x = 25.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.30/4.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.14

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