Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.32, 3.46 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.32, 3.46 and 2 is: 2.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.32 : 3.46 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.32/3.46 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.32x = 3.46 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.32x = 6.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.92/2.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.98
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