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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 4.19 and 2.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 4.19 and 2.63 is: 3.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 4.19 = 2.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/4.19 = 2.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 4.19 × 2.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 11.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.02/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.96

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