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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.96, 4.07 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.96, 4.07 and 2.69 is: 3.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.96 : 4.07 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.96/4.07 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.96x = 4.07 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.96x = 10.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.93/2.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.70

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