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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 8.49 and 6.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.11, 8.49 and 6.02 is: 8.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.11 : 8.49 = 6.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.11/8.49 = 6.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.11x = 8.49 × 6.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.11x = 51.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.14/6.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.37

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