Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 9.06 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.03, 9.06 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.03 : 9.06 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.03/9.06 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.03x = 9.06 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.03x = 54.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.36/6.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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