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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.06, 9.08 and 3.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.06, 9.08 and 3.21 is: 4.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.06 : 9.08 = 3.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.06/9.08 = 3.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.06x = 9.08 × 3.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.06x = 29.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.10/6.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.80

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