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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.44, 5.14 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.44, 5.14 and 2.80 is: 4.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.44 : 5.14 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.44/5.14 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.44x = 5.14 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.44x = 14.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.39/3.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.18

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