Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.05, 9.10 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.05, 9.10 and 6 is: 9.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.05 : 9.10 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.05/9.10 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.05x = 9.10 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.05x = 54.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.61/6.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.03
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