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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.04, 2.83 and 2.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.04, 2.83 and 2.01 is: 2.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.04 : 2.83 = 2.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.04/2.83 = 2.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.04x = 2.83 × 2.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.04x = 5.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.68/2.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.79

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