Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 13.61 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.08, 13.61 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.08 : 13.61 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.08/13.61 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.08x = 13.61 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.08x = 54.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54.42/9.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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