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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.94, 4.40 and 2.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.94, 4.40 and 2.78 is: 4.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.94 : 4.40 = 2.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.94/4.40 = 2.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.94x = 4.40 × 2.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.94x = 12.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.20/2.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.15

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