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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.77, 3.80 and 2.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.77, 3.80 and 2.73 is: 3.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.77 : 3.80 = 2.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.77/3.80 = 2.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.77x = 3.80 × 2.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.77x = 10.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.38/2.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.75

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