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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.09, 9.15 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.09, 9.15 and 5.69 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.09 : 9.15 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.09/9.15 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.09x = 9.15 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.09x = 52.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.02/6.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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