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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.89, 3.98 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.89, 3.98 and 2.35 is: 3.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.89 : 3.98 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.89/3.98 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.89x = 3.98 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.89x = 9.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.35/2.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.24

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