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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.84, 3.92 and 1.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.84, 3.92 and 1.69 is: 2.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.84 : 3.92 = 1.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.84/3.92 = 1.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.84x = 3.92 × 1.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.84x = 6.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.63/2.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.33

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