Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.35, 9.46 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.35, 9.46 and 6 is: 8.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.35 : 9.46 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.35/9.46 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.35x = 9.46 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.35x = 56.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56.76/6.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.94
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