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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 12.50 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 12.50 and 6.06 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 12.50 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/12.50 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 12.50 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 75.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.69/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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