Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.88, 12.24 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.88, 12.24 and 6 is: 8.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.88 : 12.24 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.88/12.24 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.88x = 12.24 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.88x = 73.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73.44/8.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.27
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