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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 12.43 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 12.43 and 6.17 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 12.43 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/12.43 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 12.43 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 76.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.63/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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