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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4, 6 and 2.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4, 6 and 2.00 is: 2.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4 : 6 = 2.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4/6 = 2.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4x = 6 × 2.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4x = 11.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.97/4
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.99

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