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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.56, 3.84 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.56, 3.84 and 2 is: 3

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.56 : 3.84 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.56/3.84 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.56x = 3.84 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.56x = 7.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.68/2.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3

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