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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 8.61 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 8.61 and 6.19 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 8.61 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/8.61 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 8.61 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 53.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.30/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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