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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.57, 4.92 and 2.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.57, 4.92 and 2.76 is: 3.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.57 : 4.92 = 2.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.57/4.92 = 2.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.57x = 4.92 × 2.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.57x = 13.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.58/3.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.80

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