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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.36, 10.15 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.36, 10.15 and 6.13 is: 8.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 10.15 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/10.15 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 10.15 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 62.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.22/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.45

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