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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.06, 8.24 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.06, 8.24 and 6.05 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.06 : 8.24 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.06/8.24 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.06x = 8.24 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.06x = 49.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.78/6.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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