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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.93, 2.88 and 1.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.93, 2.88 and 1.81 is: 2.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.93 : 2.88 = 1.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.93/2.88 = 1.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.93x = 2.88 × 1.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.93x = 5.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.20/1.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.70

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