Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.01, 10.46 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.01, 10.46 and 6 is: 8.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.01 : 10.46 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.01/10.46 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.01x = 10.46 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.01x = 62.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62.73/7.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.96
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