Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 8.70 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.31, 8.70 and 4 is: 5.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.31 : 8.70 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.31/8.70 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.31x = 8.70 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.31x = 34.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34.78/6.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.52
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