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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 3.83 and 2.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 3.83 and 2.34 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 3.83 = 2.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/3.83 = 2.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 3.83 × 2.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 8.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.95/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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