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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.80, 4.18 and 2.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.80, 4.18 and 2.33 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.80 : 4.18 = 2.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.80/4.18 = 2.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.80x = 4.18 × 2.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.80x = 9.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.72/2.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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