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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.92, 4.37 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.92, 4.37 and 2.80 is: 4.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.92 : 4.37 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.92/4.37 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.92x = 4.37 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.92x = 12.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.20/2.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.19

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