Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6 and 2.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6 and 2.98 is: 4.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.34 : 6 = 2.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.34/6 = 2.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.34x = 6 × 2.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.34x = 17.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17.88/4.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4.12
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