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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 4.16 and 2.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 4.16 and 2.32 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 4.16 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/4.16 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 4.16 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 9.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.65/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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