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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.07, 7.90 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.07, 7.90 and 6.07 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.07 : 7.90 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.07/7.90 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.07x = 7.90 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.07x = 47.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.95/6.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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