Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.68, 3.70 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.68, 3.70 and 2 is: 2.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.68 : 3.70 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.68/3.70 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.68x = 3.70 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.68x = 7.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7.39/2.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.76
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