Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 18 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12.01, 18 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12.01 : 18 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12.01/18 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12.01x = 18 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12.01x = 108 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108/12.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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