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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 9.87 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.16, 9.87 and 6.08 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.16 : 9.87 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.16/9.87 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.16x = 9.87 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.16x = 60.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.01/7.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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