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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 8.49 and 3.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 8.49 and 3.73 is: 5.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 8.49 = 3.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/8.49 = 3.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 8.49 × 3.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 31.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.64/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.14

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