Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 9.35 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.24, 9.35 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.24 : 9.35 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.24/9.35 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.24x = 9.35 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.24x = 37.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37.40/6.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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