Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.50, 8.97 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.50, 8.97 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.50 : 8.97 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.50/8.97 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.50x = 8.97 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.50x = 53.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53.82/6.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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