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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 11.72 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 11.72 and 6.07 is: 8.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 11.72 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/11.72 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 11.72 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 71.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.13/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.37

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