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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.71, 3.74 and 1.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.71, 3.74 and 1.90 is: 2.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.71 : 3.74 = 1.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.71/3.74 = 1.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.71x = 3.74 × 1.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.71x = 7.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.10/2.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.62

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