Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.06, 11.10 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.06, 11.10 and 6 is: 8.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.06 : 11.10 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.06/11.10 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.06x = 11.10 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.06x = 66.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66.60/8.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.26
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