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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.45, 5.15 and 2.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.45, 5.15 and 2.78 is: 4.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.45 : 5.15 = 2.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.45/5.15 = 2.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.45x = 5.15 × 2.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.45x = 14.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.32/3.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.15

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