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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.12, 9.14 and 4.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.12, 9.14 and 4.83 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.12 : 9.14 = 4.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.12/9.14 = 4.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.12x = 9.14 × 4.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.12x = 44.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.12/6.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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