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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 9.21 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.11, 9.21 and 5.87 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.11 : 9.21 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.11/9.21 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.11x = 9.21 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.11x = 54.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.05/6.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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