Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.30, 3.44 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.30, 3.44 and 2 is: 2.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.30 : 3.44 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.30/3.44 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.30x = 3.44 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.30x = 6.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.87/2.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.99
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