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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.96, 4.43 and 2.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.96, 4.43 and 2.91 is: 4.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.96 : 4.43 = 2.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.96/4.43 = 2.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.96x = 4.43 × 2.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.96x = 12.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.89/2.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.36

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