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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.85, 3.92 and 2.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.85, 3.92 and 2.13 is: 2.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.85 : 3.92 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.85/3.92 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.85x = 3.92 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.85x = 8.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.35/2.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.93

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