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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 8.51 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 8.51 and 3.57 is: 4.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 8.51 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/8.51 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 8.51 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 30.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.37/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.93

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