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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.17 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.17 and 2 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.17 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.17 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.17 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 8.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.34/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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