Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 9.05 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.58, 9.05 and 6 is: 8.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.58 : 9.05 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.58/9.05 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.58x = 9.05 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.58x = 54.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.30/6.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.26
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