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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 12.11 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 12.11 and 6.18 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 12.11 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/12.11 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 12.11 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 74.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.84/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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