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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.88, 3.95 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.88, 3.95 and 2.65 is: 3.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.88 : 3.95 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.88/3.95 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.88x = 3.95 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.88x = 10.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.47/2.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.63

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