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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.01, 9.01 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.01, 9.01 and 2 is: 3.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.01 : 9.01 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.01/9.01 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.01x = 9.01 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.01x = 18.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.03/6.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.00

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