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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.07, 8.40 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.07, 8.40 and 6.04 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.07 : 8.40 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.07/8.40 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.07x = 8.40 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.07x = 50.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.74/6.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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