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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 8.50 and 5.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 8.50 and 5.24 is: 7.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 8.50 = 5.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/8.50 = 5.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 8.50 × 5.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 44.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.55/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.24

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