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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.71, 4 and 2.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.71, 4 and 2.71 is: 4

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.71 : 4 = 2.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.71/4 = 2.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.71x = 4 × 2.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.71x = 10.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.84/2.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4

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