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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.62, 3.93 and 1.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.62, 3.93 and 1.28 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.62 : 3.93 = 1.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.62/3.93 = 1.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.62x = 3.93 × 1.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.62x = 5.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.02/2.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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