Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.34, 3.51 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.34, 3.51 and 2 is: 3
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.34 : 3.51 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.34/3.51 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.34x = 3.51 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.34x = 7.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.02/2.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3
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