Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 13.01 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.68, 13.01 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.68 : 13.01 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.68/13.01 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.68x = 13.01 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.68x = 78.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78.03/8.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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