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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.98, 4.49 and 2.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.98, 4.49 and 2.87 is: 4.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.98 : 4.49 = 2.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.98/4.49 = 2.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.98x = 4.49 × 2.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.98x = 12.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.89/2.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.32

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