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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 9.18 and 5.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 9.18 and 5.30 is: 7.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 9.18 = 5.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/9.18 = 5.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 9.18 × 5.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 48.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.61/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.90

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