Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.01, 6 and 2.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.01, 6 and 2.51 is: 3.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.01 : 6 = 2.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.01/6 = 2.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.01x = 6 × 2.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.01x = 15.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15.03/4.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.75
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