Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.21, 9.95 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.21, 9.95 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.21 : 9.95 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.21/9.95 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.21x = 9.95 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.21x = 59.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59.70/7.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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