Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.52, 15.78 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10.52, 15.78 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10.52 : 15.78 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10.52/15.78 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10.52x = 15.78 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10.52x = 94.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94.68/10.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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