Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.15, 2.95 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.15, 2.95 and 2 is: 2.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.15 : 2.95 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.15/2.95 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.15x = 2.95 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.15x = 5.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5.90/2.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.74
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