Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 13.93 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10.09, 13.93 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10.09 : 13.93 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10.09/13.93 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10.09x = 13.93 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10.09x = 83.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83.55/10.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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