Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 11.15 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.45, 11.15 and 6 is: 8.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.45 : 11.15 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.45/11.15 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.45x = 11.15 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.45x = 66.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66.90/7.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.98
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