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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.88, 4.30 and 2.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.88, 4.30 and 2.74 is: 4.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.88 : 4.30 = 2.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.88/4.30 = 2.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.88x = 4.30 × 2.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.88x = 11.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.75/2.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.08

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