Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.39, 10.19 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.39, 10.19 and 6 is: 8.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.39 : 10.19 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.39/10.19 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.39x = 10.19 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.39x = 61.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61.11/7.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.27
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