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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.59, 3.56 and 2.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.59, 3.56 and 2.04 is: 2.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.59 : 3.56 = 2.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.59/3.56 = 2.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.59x = 3.56 × 2.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.59x = 7.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.27/2.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.81

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