Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.18, 10.78 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.18, 10.78 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.18 : 10.78 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.18/10.78 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.18x = 10.78 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.18x = 64.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64.68/7.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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