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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 8.71 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 8.71 and 6.23 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 8.71 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/8.71 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 8.71 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 54.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.22/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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