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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 8.37 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.11, 8.37 and 6.09 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.11 : 8.37 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.11/8.37 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.11x = 8.37 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.11x = 50.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.94/6.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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