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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 13.59 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 13.59 and 6.06 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 13.59 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/13.59 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 13.59 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 82.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.36/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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