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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.99, 3.01 and 1.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.99, 3.01 and 1.98 is: 2.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.99 : 3.01 = 1.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.99/3.01 = 1.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.99x = 3.01 × 1.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.99x = 5.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.95/1.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.98

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