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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.15, 2.94 and 2.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.15, 2.94 and 2.13 is: 2.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.15 : 2.94 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.15/2.94 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.15x = 2.94 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.15x = 6.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.26/2.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.92

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