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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.97, 4.47 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.97, 4.47 and 2.81 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.97 : 4.47 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.97/4.47 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.97x = 4.47 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.97x = 12.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.54/2.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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