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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.20, 8.55 and 3.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.20, 8.55 and 3.89 is: 5.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.20 : 8.55 = 3.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.20/8.55 = 3.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.20x = 8.55 × 3.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.20x = 33.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.24/6.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.37

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