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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.06, 9.10 and 2.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.06, 9.10 and 2.50 is: 3.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.06 : 9.10 = 2.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.06/9.10 = 2.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.06x = 9.10 × 2.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.06x = 22.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.74/6.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.75

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