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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.37, 5.06 and 2.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.37, 5.06 and 2.62 is: 3.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.37 : 5.06 = 2.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.37/5.06 = 2.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.37x = 5.06 × 2.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.37x = 13.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.26/3.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.93

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