Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.35, 11.03 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.35, 11.03 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.35 : 11.03 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.35/11.03 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.35x = 11.03 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.35x = 66.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66.18/7.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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