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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.89, 4.31 and 2.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.89, 4.31 and 2.77 is: 4.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.89 : 4.31 = 2.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.89/4.31 = 2.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.89x = 4.31 × 2.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.89x = 11.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.93/2.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.13

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