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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.28, 4.93 and 2.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.28, 4.93 and 2.62 is: 3.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.28 : 4.93 = 2.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.28/4.93 = 2.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.28x = 4.93 × 2.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.28x = 12.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.92/3.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.94

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