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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.99, 4.11 and 2.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.99, 4.11 and 2.78 is: 3.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.99 : 4.11 = 2.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.99/4.11 = 2.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.99x = 4.11 × 2.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.99x = 11.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.41/2.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.82

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