Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4 and 1.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4 and 1.83 is: 2.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.67 : 4 = 1.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.67/4 = 1.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.67x = 4 × 1.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.67x = 7.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.32/2.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.74
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