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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.62, 3.93 and 2.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.62, 3.93 and 2.46 is: 3.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.62 : 3.93 = 2.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.62/3.93 = 2.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.62x = 3.93 × 2.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.62x = 9.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.65/2.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.68

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