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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.93, 4.40 and 0.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.93, 4.40 and 0.93 is: 1.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.93 : 4.40 = 0.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.93/4.40 = 0.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.93x = 4.40 × 0.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.93x = 4.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.09/2.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.40

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