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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.81, 13.54 and 6.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.81, 13.54 and 6.18 is: 8.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.81 : 13.54 = 6.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.81/13.54 = 6.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.81x = 13.54 × 6.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.81x = 83.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.64/9.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.52

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