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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.11, 12.59 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.11, 12.59 and 6.05 is: 8.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.11 : 12.59 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.11/12.59 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.11x = 12.59 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.11x = 76.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.19/9.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.36

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