Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.40, 9.58 and 6 is: 8.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.40 : 9.58 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.40/9.58 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.40x = 9.58 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.40x = 57.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57.48/6.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.98
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