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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 8.56 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 8.56 and 6.09 is: 8.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 8.56 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/8.56 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 8.56 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 52.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.13/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.35

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