Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.18, 8.53 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.18, 8.53 and 4 is: 5.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.18 : 8.53 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.18/8.53 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.18x = 8.53 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.18x = 34.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34.12/6.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.52
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