Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.08, 4.25 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.08, 4.25 and 2 is: 2.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.08 : 4.25 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.08/4.25 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.08x = 4.25 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.08x = 8.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8.50/3.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.76
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