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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.81, 3.88 and 2.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.81, 3.88 and 2.10 is: 2.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.81 : 3.88 = 2.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.81/3.88 = 2.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.81x = 3.88 × 2.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.81x = 8.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.13/2.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.89

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