Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.92, 4 and 2.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.92, 4 and 2.90 is: 3.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.92 : 4 = 2.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.92/4 = 2.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.92x = 4 × 2.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.92x = 11.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11.60/2.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.97
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