Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.41, 3.60 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.41, 3.60 and 2 is: 2.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.41 : 3.60 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.41/3.60 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.41x = 3.60 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.41x = 7.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.20/2.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.99
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