Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.63, 3.94 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.63, 3.94 and 2 is: 3.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.63 : 3.94 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.63/3.94 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.63x = 3.94 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.63x = 7.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.89/2.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.00
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