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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.07, 3.13 and 1.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.07, 3.13 and 1.98 is: 2.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.07 : 3.13 = 1.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.07/3.13 = 1.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.07x = 3.13 × 1.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.07x = 6.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.19/2.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.99

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