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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.95, 4.42 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.95, 4.42 and 2.80 is: 4.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.95 : 4.42 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.95/4.42 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.95x = 4.42 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.95x = 12.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.38/2.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.20

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