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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.12, 9.19 and 3.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.12, 9.19 and 3.12 is: 4.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.12 : 9.19 = 3.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.12/9.19 = 3.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.12x = 9.19 × 3.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.12x = 28.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.61/6.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.68

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