Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2, 2.97 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2, 2.97 and 2 is: 2.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2 : 2.97 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2/2.97 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2x = 2.97 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2x = 5.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5.94/2 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.97
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