Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 13.04 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.45, 13.04 and 6 is: 8.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.45 : 13.04 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.45/13.04 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.45x = 13.04 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.45x = 78.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78.21/9.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.28
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