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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.57, 9.08 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.57, 9.08 and 6.14 is: 8.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.57 : 9.08 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.57/9.08 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.57x = 9.08 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.57x = 55.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.68/6.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.47

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