Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.19, 9.24 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.19, 9.24 and 6 is: 8.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.19 : 9.24 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.19/9.24 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.19x = 9.24 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.19x = 55.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.41/6.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.95
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