Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 9.33 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.27, 9.33 and 6 is: 8.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.27 : 9.33 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.27/9.33 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.27x = 9.33 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.27x = 55.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.98/6.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.93
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