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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.34, 5.03 and 2.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.34, 5.03 and 2.78 is: 4.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.34 : 5.03 = 2.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.34/5.03 = 2.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.34x = 5.03 × 2.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.34x = 13.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.98/3.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.19

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