Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.69, 11.54 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.69, 11.54 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.69 : 11.54 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.69/11.54 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.69x = 11.54 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.69x = 69.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69.24/7.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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