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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.73, 13.10 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.73, 13.10 and 6.06 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.73 : 13.10 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.73/13.10 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.73x = 13.10 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.73x = 79.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.39/8.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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