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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.09, 8.42 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.09, 8.42 and 4.49 is: 6.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.09 : 8.42 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.09/8.42 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.09x = 8.42 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.09x = 37.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.74/6.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.20

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