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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.51, 5.27 and 2.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.51, 5.27 and 2.84 is: 4.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.51 : 5.27 = 2.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.51/5.27 = 2.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.51x = 5.27 × 2.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.51x = 14.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.93/3.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.25

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