Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.85, 10.24 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6.85, 10.24 and 6 is: 8.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6.85 : 10.24 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6.85/10.24 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6.85x = 10.24 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6.85x = 61.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61.44/6.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.97
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