Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.89, 4 and 2.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.89, 4 and 2.41 is: 3.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.89 : 4 = 2.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.89/4 = 2.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.89x = 4 × 2.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.89x = 9.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9.64/2.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.34
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