Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 9.64 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.45, 9.64 and 6 is: 8.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.45 : 9.64 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.45/9.64 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.45x = 9.64 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.45x = 57.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57.84/6.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.97
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