Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 14.35 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.56, 14.35 and 6 is: 9.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.56 : 14.35 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.56/14.35 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.56x = 14.35 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.56x = 86.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86.10/9.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.01
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