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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 9.37 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 9.37 and 6.13 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 9.37 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/9.37 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 9.37 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 57.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.44/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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