Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 14.40 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9.63, 14.40 and 6 is: 8.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9.63 : 14.40 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9.63/14.40 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9.63x = 14.40 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9.63x = 86.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86.40/9.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.97
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