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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.95, 2.94 and 1.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.95, 2.94 and 1.83 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.95 : 2.94 = 1.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.95/2.94 = 1.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.95x = 2.94 × 1.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.95x = 5.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.38/1.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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