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