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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2, 2.99 and 1.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2, 2.99 and 1.33 is: 1.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2 : 2.99 = 1.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2/2.99 = 1.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2x = 2.99 × 1.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2x = 3.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.98/2
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.99

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