Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 9.37 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.28, 9.37 and 6 is: 8.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.28 : 9.37 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.28/9.37 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.28x = 9.37 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.28x = 56.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56.22/6.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.95
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