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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.10, 8.39 and 5.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.10, 8.39 and 5.51 is: 7.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.10 : 8.39 = 5.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.10/8.39 = 5.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.10x = 8.39 × 5.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.10x = 46.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.20/6.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.58

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