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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.40, 3.62 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.40, 3.62 and 2 is: 3.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.40 : 3.62 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.40/3.62 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.40x = 3.62 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.40x = 7.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.23/2.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.01

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