Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.00, 6 and 2.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.00, 6 and 2.66 is: 3.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.00 : 6 = 2.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.00/6 = 2.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.00x = 6 × 2.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.00x = 15.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15.96/4.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.99
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