Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.02, 10.47 and 6 is: 8.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.02 : 10.47 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.02/10.47 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.02x = 10.47 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.02x = 62.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62.82/7.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.95
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