Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.25, 6.37 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.25, 6.37 and 2 is: 3.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.25 : 6.37 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.25/6.37 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.25x = 6.37 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.25x = 12.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12.74/4.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.00
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