Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.41, 8.85 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.41, 8.85 and 6 is: 8.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.41 : 8.85 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.41/8.85 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.41x = 8.85 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.41x = 53.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53.10/6.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.29
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