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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.76, 5.19 and 2.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.76, 5.19 and 2.15 is: 2.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.76 : 5.19 = 2.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.76/5.19 = 2.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.76x = 5.19 × 2.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.76x = 11.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.14/3.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.96

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