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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.26, 4.89 and 1.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.26, 4.89 and 1.92 is: 2.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 4.89 = 1.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/4.89 = 1.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 4.89 × 1.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 9.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.39/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.88

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