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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.14, 9.20 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.14, 9.20 and 4 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.14 : 9.20 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.14/9.20 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.14x = 9.20 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.14x = 36.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.80/6.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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