Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.57, 14.36 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.57, 14.36 and 6 is: 9
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.57 : 14.36 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.57/14.36 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.57x = 14.36 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.57x = 86.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86.13/9.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9
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