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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.17, 3 and 1.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.17, 3 and 1.90 is: 2.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.17 : 3 = 1.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.17/3 = 1.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.17x = 3 × 1.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.17x = 5.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.70/2.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.63

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