Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 11.06 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.39, 11.06 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.39 : 11.06 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.39/11.06 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.39x = 11.06 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.39x = 44.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44.22/7.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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