Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.29, 15.42 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10.29, 15.42 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10.29 : 15.42 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10.29/15.42 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10.29x = 15.42 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10.29x = 92.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92.52/10.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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