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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 6.12 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 6.12 and 4.13 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 6.12 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/6.12 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 6.12 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 25.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.28/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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