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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.83, 3.91 and 2.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.83, 3.91 and 2.32 is: 3.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.83 : 3.91 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.83/3.91 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.83x = 3.91 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.83x = 9.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.07/2.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.21

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