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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.06, 9.07 and 3.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.06, 9.07 and 3.80 is: 5.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.06 : 9.07 = 3.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.06/9.07 = 3.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.06x = 9.07 × 3.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.06x = 34.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.47/6.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.69

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