Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.20, 10.76 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.20, 10.76 and 6 is: 8.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.20 : 10.76 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.20/10.76 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.20x = 10.76 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.20x = 64.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64.56/7.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.97
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