Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.85, 13.25 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.85, 13.25 and 6 is: 8.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.85 : 13.25 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.85/13.25 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.85x = 13.25 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.85x = 79.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79.50/8.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.98
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