Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6 and 2.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6 and 2.82 is: 3.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.35 : 6 = 2.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.35/6 = 2.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.35x = 6 × 2.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.35x = 16.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16.92/4.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.89
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