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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 4.15 and 2.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 4.15 and 2.28 is: 3.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 4.15 = 2.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/4.15 = 2.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 4.15 × 2.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 9.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.46/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.40

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