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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 3.82 and 2.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 3.82 and 2.76 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 3.82 = 2.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/3.82 = 2.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 3.82 × 2.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 10.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.54/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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