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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.83, 4.24 and 2.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.83, 4.24 and 2.33 is: 3.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.83 : 4.24 = 2.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.83/4.24 = 2.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.83x = 4.24 × 2.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.83x = 9.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.88/2.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.49

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