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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.71, 4.07 and 2.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.71, 4.07 and 2.27 is: 3.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.71 : 4.07 = 2.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.71/4.07 = 2.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.71x = 4.07 × 2.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.71x = 9.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.23/2.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.41

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