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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.93, 4.02 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.93, 4.02 and 2.44 is: 3.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.93 : 4.02 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.93/4.02 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.93x = 4.02 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.93x = 9.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.80/2.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.35

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