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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.13, 8.10 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.13, 8.10 and 6.13 is: 8.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.13 : 8.10 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.13/8.10 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.13x = 8.10 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.13x = 49.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.65/6.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.10

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