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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.12, 2.93 and 1.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.12, 2.93 and 1.85 is: 2.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.12 : 2.93 = 1.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.12/2.93 = 1.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.12x = 2.93 × 1.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.12x = 5.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.40/2.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.55

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