Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.14, 9.18 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.14, 9.18 and 6 is: 8.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.14 : 9.18 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.14/9.18 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.14x = 9.18 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.14x = 55.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.08/6.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.97
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