Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.12, 9.19 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.12, 9.19 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.12 : 9.19 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.12/9.19 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.12x = 9.19 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.12x = 55.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.14/6.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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