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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.63, 3.94 and 1.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.63, 3.94 and 1.44 is: 2.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.63 : 3.94 = 1.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.63/3.94 = 1.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.63x = 3.94 × 1.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.63x = 5.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.67/2.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.16

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