Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.26, 9.38 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.26, 9.38 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.26 : 9.38 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.26/9.38 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.26x = 9.38 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.26x = 37.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37.51/6.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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