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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 12.51 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 12.51 and 6.19 is: 9.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 12.51 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/12.51 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 12.51 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 77.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.44/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.27

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