Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.22, 9.29 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.22, 9.29 and 6 is: 8.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.22 : 9.29 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.22/9.29 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.22x = 9.29 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.22x = 55.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.74/6.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.96
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