Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.08, 9.09 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.08, 9.09 and 6 is: 8.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.08 : 9.09 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.08/9.09 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.08x = 9.09 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.08x = 54.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.54/6.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.98
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