Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.23, 3.07 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.23, 3.07 and 2 is: 2.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.23 : 3.07 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.23/3.07 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.23x = 3.07 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.23x = 6.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.14/2.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.75
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