Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 9.31 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.76, 9.31 and 6 is: 8.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.76 : 9.31 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.76/9.31 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.76x = 9.31 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.76x = 55.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.86/6.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.26
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