Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 13.56 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.04, 13.56 and 6 is: 9
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.04 : 13.56 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.04/13.56 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.04x = 13.56 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.04x = 81.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81.36/9.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9
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