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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 11.23 and 6.06 is: 8.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 11.23 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/11.23 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 11.23 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 68.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.02/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.37

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