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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.13, 9.15 and 4.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.13, 9.15 and 4.86 is: 7.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.13 : 9.15 = 4.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.13/9.15 = 4.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.13x = 9.15 × 4.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.13x = 44.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.42/6.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.25

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