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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 9.28 and 1.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.18, 9.28 and 1.68 is: 2.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.18 : 9.28 = 1.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.18/9.28 = 1.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.18x = 9.28 × 1.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.18x = 15.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.54/6.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.51

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