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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 9.25 and 4.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 9.25 and 4.17 is: 6.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 9.25 = 4.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/9.25 = 4.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 9.25 × 4.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 38.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.57/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.24

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