Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.70, 5.54 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.70, 5.54 and 2 is: 3.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.70 : 5.54 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.70/5.54 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.70x = 5.54 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.70x = 11.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11.08/3.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.00
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