Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 8.43 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.16, 8.43 and 6 is: 8.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.16 : 8.43 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.16/8.43 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.16x = 8.43 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.16x = 50.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50.58/6.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.21
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