Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.00, 11.99 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.00, 11.99 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.00 : 11.99 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.00/11.99 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.00x = 11.99 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.00x = 71.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71.91/8.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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