Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.56, 8.34 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.56, 8.34 and 2 is: 3
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.56 : 8.34 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.56/8.34 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.56x = 8.34 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.56x = 16.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16.69/5.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3
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