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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.01, 4.13 and 2.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.01, 4.13 and 2.99 is: 4.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.01 : 4.13 = 2.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.01/4.13 = 2.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.01x = 4.13 × 2.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.01x = 12.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.35/3.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.10

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