Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.22, 3.34 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.22, 3.34 and 2 is: 3.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.22 : 3.34 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.22/3.34 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.22x = 3.34 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.22x = 6.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.68/2.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.01
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