Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 9.22 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.11, 9.22 and 6 is: 9.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.11 : 9.22 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.11/9.22 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.11x = 9.22 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.11x = 55.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.32/6.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.05
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