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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.09, 9.15 and 4.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.09, 9.15 and 4.37 is: 6.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.09 : 9.15 = 4.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.09/9.15 = 4.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.09x = 9.15 × 4.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.09x = 39.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.99/6.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.57

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