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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3, 4.13 and 2.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3, 4.13 and 2.94 is: 4.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3 : 4.13 = 2.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3/4.13 = 2.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3x = 4.13 × 2.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3x = 12.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.13/3
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.04

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