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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.06, 8.37 and 3.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.06, 8.37 and 3.33 is: 4.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.06 : 8.37 = 3.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.06/8.37 = 3.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.06x = 8.37 × 3.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.06x = 27.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.89/6.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.60

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