Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768, 31,152 and 6,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,768, 31,152 and 6,176 is: 9,264
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,768 : 31,152 = 6,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,768/31,152 = 6,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,768x = 31,152 × 6,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,768x = 192,394,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,394,752/20,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,264
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