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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 12.34 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 12.34 and 6.06 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 12.34 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/12.34 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 12.34 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 74.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.78/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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