Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.48, 8.93 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.48, 8.93 and 6 is: 8.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.48 : 8.93 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.48/8.93 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.48x = 8.93 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.48x = 53.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53.58/6.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.27
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