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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 12.19 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 12.19 and 4.57 is: 6.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 12.19 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/12.19 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 12.19 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 55.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.71/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.85

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