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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 8.78 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.41, 8.78 and 6.14 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.41 : 8.78 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.41/8.78 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.41x = 8.78 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.41x = 53.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.83/6.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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