Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.78, 9.33 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.78, 9.33 and 6 is: 8.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.78 : 9.33 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.78/9.33 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.78x = 9.33 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.78x = 55.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55.98/6.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.26
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