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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 9.10 and 4.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 9.10 and 4.18 is: 6.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 9.10 = 4.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/9.10 = 4.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 9.10 × 4.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 37.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.99/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.25

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