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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.90, 12.28 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.90, 12.28 and 6.13 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.90 : 12.28 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.90/12.28 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.90x = 12.28 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.90x = 75.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.28/8.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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