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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.09, 9.12 and 5.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.09, 9.12 and 5.09 is: 7.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.09 : 9.12 = 5.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.09/9.12 = 5.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.09x = 9.12 × 5.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.09x = 46.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.42/6.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.62

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