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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.82, 3.84 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.82, 3.84 and 2.80 is: 3.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.82 : 3.84 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.82/3.84 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.82x = 3.84 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.82x = 10.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.75/2.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.81

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