Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.62 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.62 and 4 is: 6.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.07 : 13.62 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.07/13.62 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.07x = 13.62 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.07x = 54.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.48/9.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.01
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