Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.09, 2.89 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.09, 2.89 and 2 is: 2.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.09 : 2.89 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.09/2.89 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.09x = 2.89 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.09x = 5.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5.78/2.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.77
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