Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.69, 4 and 2.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.69, 4 and 2.60 is: 3.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.69 : 4 = 2.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.69/4 = 2.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.69x = 4 × 2.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.69x = 10.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10.40/2.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.87
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