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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.10, 3.13 and 2.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.10, 3.13 and 2.03 is: 3.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.10 : 3.13 = 2.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.10/3.13 = 2.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.10x = 3.13 × 2.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.10x = 6.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.34/2.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.02

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