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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 8.50 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 8.50 and 4 is: 5.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 8.50 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/8.50 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 8.50 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.52

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