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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 9.25 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 9.25 and 5.61 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 9.25 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/9.25 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 9.25 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 51.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.89/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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