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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.90, 4.32 and 2.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.90, 4.32 and 2.79 is: 4.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.90 : 4.32 = 2.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.90/4.32 = 2.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.90x = 4.32 × 2.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.90x = 12.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.05/2.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.16

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