Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 12.37 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.25, 12.37 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.25 : 12.37 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.25/12.37 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.25x = 12.37 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.25x = 74.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74.22/8.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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