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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 12.18 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 12.18 and 6.14 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 12.18 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/12.18 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 12.18 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 74.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.84/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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