SOLUTION: in three numbers,the 1st number is double of the 2nd and half of the 3rd.If the average of three numbers is 56,then what is the largest number?

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Question 880536: in three numbers,the 1st number is double of the 2nd and half of the 3rd.If the average of three numbers is 56,then what is the largest number?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x, x, 2*2x seem to be the numbers.

%282x%2Bx%2B4x%29%2F3=56 and you will be able to find all three numbers.
x=%283%2F7%2956=highlight%28x=24%29

48, 24, 96.