Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.27, 15.43 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10.27, 15.43 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10.27 : 15.43 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10.27/15.43 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10.27x = 15.43 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10.27x = 92.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92.55/10.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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