Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 11.50 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.33, 11.50 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.33 : 11.50 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.33/11.50 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.33x = 11.50 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.33x = 69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69/8.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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