Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 14.10 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.41, 14.10 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.41 : 14.10 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.41/14.10 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.41x = 14.10 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.41x = 84.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84.60/9.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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