Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.42 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.42 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.62 : 11.42 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.62/11.42 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.62x = 11.42 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.62x = 68.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68.52/7.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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