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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.29, 8.72 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.29, 8.72 and 6.13 is: 8.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.29 : 8.72 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.29/8.72 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.29x = 8.72 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.29x = 53.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.38/6.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.49

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