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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.36, 12.53 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.36, 12.53 and 6.04 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.36 : 12.53 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.36/12.53 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.36x = 12.53 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.36x = 75.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.65/8.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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