Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.91, 4 and 2.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.91, 4 and 2.14 is: 2.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.91 : 4 = 2.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.91/4 = 2.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.91x = 4 × 2.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.91x = 8.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8.54/2.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.94
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