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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.13, 9.20 and 3.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.13, 9.20 and 3.88 is: 5.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.13 : 9.20 = 3.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.13/9.20 = 3.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.13x = 9.20 × 3.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.13x = 35.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.70/6.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.82

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