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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.51, 8.99 and 4.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.51, 8.99 and 4.09 is: 5.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.51 : 8.99 = 4.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.51/8.99 = 4.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.51x = 8.99 × 4.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.51x = 36.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36.74/6.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.64

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