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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.70, 3.73 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.70, 3.73 and 1.99 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.70 : 3.73 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.70/3.73 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.70x = 3.73 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.70x = 7.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.42/2.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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