Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.12, 4.68 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.12, 4.68 and 2 is: 3.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.12 : 4.68 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.12/4.68 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.12x = 4.68 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.12x = 9.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9.36/3.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.00
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