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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 8.52 and 5.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 8.52 and 5.01 is: 6.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 8.52 = 5.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/8.52 = 5.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 8.52 × 5.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 42.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.69/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.91

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