Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.49 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.49 and 6 is: 8.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.01 : 13.49 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.01/13.49 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.01x = 13.49 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.01x = 80.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80.94/9.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.98
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