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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 12.10 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 12.10 and 6.08 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 12.10 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/12.10 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 12.10 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 73.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.57/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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