Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.00, 6 and 3.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.00, 6 and 3.01 is: 4.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.00 : 6 = 3.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.00/6 = 3.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.00x = 6 × 3.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.00x = 18.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18.03/4.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4.51
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