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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.13, 8.41 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.13, 8.41 and 6.07 is: 8.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.13 : 8.41 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.13/8.41 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.13x = 8.41 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.13x = 51.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.01/6.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.32

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