Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.82, 10.79 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7.82, 10.79 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7.82 : 10.79 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7.82/10.79 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7.82x = 10.79 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7.82x = 64.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64.71/7.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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