Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.69, 5.53 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.69, 5.53 and 2 is: 2.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.69 : 5.53 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.69/5.53 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.69x = 5.53 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.69x = 11.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11.06/3.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2.99
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