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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.63, 3.60 and 2.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.63, 3.60 and 2.62 is: 3.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.63 : 3.60 = 2.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.63/3.60 = 2.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.63x = 3.60 × 2.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.63x = 9.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.43/2.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.59

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