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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.75, 3.80 and 1.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.75, 3.80 and 1.95 is: 2.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.75 : 3.80 = 1.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.75/3.80 = 1.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.75x = 3.80 × 1.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.75x = 7.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.40/2.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.69

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