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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.44, 3.37 and 2.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.44, 3.37 and 2.04 is: 2.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.44 : 3.37 = 2.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.44/3.37 = 2.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.44x = 3.37 × 2.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.44x = 6.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.87/2.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.82

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