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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 11.75 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 11.75 and 6.05 is: 8.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 11.75 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/11.75 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 11.75 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 71.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.09/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.35

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