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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 12.98 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 12.98 and 6.18 is: 8.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 12.98 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/12.98 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 12.98 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 80.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.22/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.53

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