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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.76, 3.81 and 1.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.76, 3.81 and 1.96 is: 2.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.76 : 3.81 = 1.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.76/3.81 = 1.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.76x = 3.81 × 1.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.76x = 7.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.45/2.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.70

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