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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.13, 9.21 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.13, 9.21 and 4.53 is: 6.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.13 : 9.21 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.13/9.21 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.13x = 9.21 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.13x = 41.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.75/6.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.82

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