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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.05, 4.20 and 2.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.05, 4.20 and 2.74 is: 3.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.05 : 4.20 = 2.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.05/4.20 = 2.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.05x = 4.20 × 2.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.05x = 11.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.51/3.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.77

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