Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.16, 10.74 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.16, 10.74 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.16 : 10.74 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.16/10.74 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.16x = 10.74 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.16x = 64.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64.44/7.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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