Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 14.09 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.41, 14.09 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.41 : 14.09 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.41/14.09 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.41x = 14.09 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.41x = 84.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84.51/9.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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