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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.47, 3.41 and 2.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.47, 3.41 and 2.13 is: 2.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.47 : 3.41 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.47/3.41 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.47x = 3.41 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.47x = 7.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.25/2.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.94

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