Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6, 9.04 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6, 9.04 and 6 is: 9.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6 : 9.04 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6/9.04 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6x = 9.04 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6x = 54.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.24/6 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.04
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