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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.90, 3.98 and 2.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.90, 3.98 and 2.76 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.90 : 3.98 = 2.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.90/3.98 = 2.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.90x = 3.98 × 2.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.90x = 10.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.98/2.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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