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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 9.12 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.08, 9.12 and 6.05 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.08 : 9.12 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.08/9.12 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.08x = 9.12 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.08x = 55.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.22/6.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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