Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.65, 9.16 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.65, 9.16 and 6 is: 8.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.65 : 9.16 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.65/9.16 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.65x = 9.16 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.65x = 54.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.96/6.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.26
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