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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.10, 4.27 and 2.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.10, 4.27 and 2.38 is: 3.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.10 : 4.27 = 2.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.10/4.27 = 2.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.10x = 4.27 × 2.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.10x = 10.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.16/3.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.28

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