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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.83, 3.91 and 1.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.83, 3.91 and 1.62 is: 2.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.83 : 3.91 = 1.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.83/3.91 = 1.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.83x = 3.91 × 1.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.83x = 6.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.32/2.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.23

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