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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.91, 4.01 and 2.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.91, 4.01 and 2.73 is: 3.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.91 : 4.01 = 2.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.91/4.01 = 2.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.91x = 4.01 × 2.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.91x = 10.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.95/2.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.76

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