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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.70, 9.24 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.70, 9.24 and 6.19 is: 8.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.70 : 9.24 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.70/9.24 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.70x = 9.24 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.70x = 57.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.20/6.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.54

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