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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.76, 4.13 and 1.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.76, 4.13 and 1.76 is: 2.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.76 : 4.13 = 1.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.76/4.13 = 1.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.76x = 4.13 × 1.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.76x = 7.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.25/2.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.63

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