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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.00, 4.13 and 2.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.00, 4.13 and 2.86 is: 3.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.00 : 4.13 = 2.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.00/4.13 = 2.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.00x = 4.13 × 2.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.00x = 11.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.80/3.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.93

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