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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.98, 2.94 and 1.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.98, 2.94 and 1.97 is: 2.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.98 : 2.94 = 1.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.98/2.94 = 1.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.98x = 2.94 × 1.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.98x = 5.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.79/1.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.93

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