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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 8.49 and 5.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 8.49 and 5.85 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 8.49 = 5.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/8.49 = 5.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 8.49 × 5.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 49.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.64/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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