Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.90, 4 and 2.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.90, 4 and 2.45 is: 3.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.90 : 4 = 2.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.90/4 = 2.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.90x = 4 × 2.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.90x = 9.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9.78/2.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.38
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