Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.14, 3.20 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.14, 3.20 and 2 is: 2.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.14 : 3.20 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.14/3.20 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.14x = 3.20 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.14x = 6.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.39/2.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.99
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