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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 8.87 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.45, 8.87 and 6.24 is: 8.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.45 : 8.87 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.45/8.87 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.45x = 8.87 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.45x = 55.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.32/6.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.58

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