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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.18, 12.28 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.18, 12.28 and 6 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.18 : 12.28 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.18/12.28 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.18x = 12.28 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.18x = 73.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.65/8.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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