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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.38, 12.53 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.38, 12.53 and 6.11 is: 9.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.38 : 12.53 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.38/12.53 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.38x = 12.53 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.38x = 76.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.56/8.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.14

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