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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.55, 3.83 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.55, 3.83 and 2.29 is: 3.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.55 : 3.83 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.55/3.83 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.55x = 3.83 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.55x = 8.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.77/2.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.44

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