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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.70, 4.04 and 2.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.70, 4.04 and 2.62 is: 3.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.70 : 4.04 = 2.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.70/4.04 = 2.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.70x = 4.04 × 2.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.70x = 10.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.58/2.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.92

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