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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.11, 4.29 and 2.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.11, 4.29 and 2.93 is: 4.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.11 : 4.29 = 2.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.11/4.29 = 2.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.11x = 4.29 × 2.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.11x = 12.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.57/3.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.04

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