Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.85 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.85 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.14 : 9.85 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.14/9.85 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.14x = 9.85 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.14x = 59.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59.10/7.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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