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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.80, 4.26 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.80, 4.26 and 2.80 is: 4.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.80 : 4.26 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.80/4.26 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.80x = 4.26 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.80x = 11.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.91/2.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.26

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