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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 9.23 and 5.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 9.23 and 5.35 is: 8.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 9.23 = 5.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/9.23 = 5.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 9.23 × 5.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 49.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.37/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.02

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