Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.14, 12.20 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.14, 12.20 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.14 : 12.20 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.14/12.20 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.14x = 12.20 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.14x = 73.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73.20/8.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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