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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.63, 3.96 and 2.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.63, 3.96 and 2.39 is: 3.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.63 : 3.96 = 2.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.63/3.96 = 2.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.63x = 3.96 × 2.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.63x = 9.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.44/2.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.59

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