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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.10, 12.15 and 4.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.10, 12.15 and 4.49 is: 6.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.10 : 12.15 = 4.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.10/12.15 = 4.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.10x = 12.15 × 4.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.10x = 54.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.55/8.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.74

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