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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.57, 3.84 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.57, 3.84 and 2.06 is: 3.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.57 : 3.84 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.57/3.84 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.57x = 3.84 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.57x = 7.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.92/2.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.08

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