Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.75, 4.13 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.75, 4.13 and 2 is: 3
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.75 : 4.13 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.75/4.13 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.75x = 4.13 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.75x = 8.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8.25/2.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3
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