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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.71, 3.74 and 2.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.71, 3.74 and 2.11 is: 2.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.71 : 3.74 = 2.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.71/3.74 = 2.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.71x = 3.74 × 2.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.71x = 7.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.86/2.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.90

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