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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.79, 3.85 and 1.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.79, 3.85 and 1.93 is: 2.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.79 : 3.85 = 1.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.79/3.85 = 1.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.79x = 3.85 × 1.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.79x = 7.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.42/2.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.66

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