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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 8.46 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 8.46 and 6.21 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 8.46 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/8.46 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 8.46 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 52.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.54/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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