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Four measurements of a distance were recorded as 270.15, 270.17, 270.19, and 270.21 meters and given weights of 3, 4, 2, and 1 respectively. Determine the weighted mean.

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

Publisher:Saeed Moaveni

Chapter18: Mathematics In Engineering

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 44P

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