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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.15, 4.32 and 2.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.15, 4.32 and 2.88 is: 3.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.15 : 4.32 = 2.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.15/4.32 = 2.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.15x = 4.32 × 2.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.15x = 12.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.44/3.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.95

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