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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.41, 3.33 and 1.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.41, 3.33 and 1.88 is: 2.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.41 : 3.33 = 1.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.41/3.33 = 1.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.41x = 3.33 × 1.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.41x = 6.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.26/2.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.60

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