Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.12, 2.92 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.12, 2.92 and 2 is: 2.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.12 : 2.92 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.12/2.92 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.12x = 2.92 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.12x = 5.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5.84/2.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.75
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