Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.49, 8.99 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.49, 8.99 and 6 is: 8.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.49 : 8.99 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.49/8.99 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.49x = 8.99 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.49x = 53.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53.94/6.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.31
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