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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 9.59 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.45, 9.59 and 6.18 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.45 : 9.59 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.45/9.59 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.45x = 9.59 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.45x = 59.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.20/6.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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