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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.23, 12.33 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.23, 12.33 and 6.09 is: 9.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.23 : 12.33 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.23/12.33 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.23x = 12.33 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.23x = 75.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.03/8.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.12

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