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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 12.59 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 12.59 and 6.04 is: 8.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 12.59 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/12.59 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 12.59 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 76.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.12/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.35

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