Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 9.69 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.47, 9.69 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.47 : 9.69 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.47/9.69 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.47x = 9.69 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.47x = 58.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58.14/6.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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