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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 12.18 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 12.18 and 3.61 is: 5.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 12.18 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/12.18 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 12.18 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 43.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.89/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.40

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