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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 8.49 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 8.49 and 4.10 is: 5.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 8.49 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/8.49 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 8.49 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 34.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.84/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.67

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