Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.65, 3.65 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.65, 3.65 and 2 is: 2.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.65 : 3.65 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.65/3.65 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.65x = 3.65 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.65x = 7.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.30/2.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.75
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