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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.98, 4.50 and 2.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.98, 4.50 and 2.97 is: 4.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.98 : 4.50 = 2.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.98/4.50 = 2.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.98x = 4.50 × 2.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.98x = 13.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.37/2.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.48

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