Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.53, 10.40 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.53, 10.40 and 6 is: 8.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.53 : 10.40 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.53/10.40 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.53x = 10.40 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.53x = 62.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62.40/7.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.29
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