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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.12, 9.12 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.12, 9.12 and 5.66 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.12 : 9.12 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.12/9.12 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.12x = 9.12 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.12x = 51.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.62/6.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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