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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 10.27 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 10.27 and 6.09 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 10.27 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/10.27 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 10.27 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 62.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.50/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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